Favouritism vs. Nepotism — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Favouritism and Nepotism
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Favouritism
The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another
My parents would vehemently deny showing favouritism towards one child in particular
Nepotism
Nepotism is a form of favoritism which is granted to relatives and friends in various fields, including business, politics, entertainment, sports, religion and other activities. The term originated with the assignment of nephews to important positions by Catholic popes and bishops.Nepotism has been criticized since the ancient times by several philosophers, including Aristotle, Valluvar, and Confucius, condemning it as both evil and unwise.
Favouritism
The state or condition of being the competitor thought most likely to win a sporting contest
The horse shares favouritism with her French-trained rival at 6-1
Nepotism
Favoritism shown or patronage granted to relatives, as in business.
Favouritism
(British spelling) The unfair favouring of one person or group at the expense of another. Category:en:Corruption
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Nepotism
The favoring of relatives strictly]] or also personal friends broadly]] because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities.
Nepotism can get you very far in the world if you've got the right connections.
Favouritism
An inclination to favor some person or group
Nepotism
Undue attachment to relations; favoritism shown to members of one's family; bestowal of patronage in consideration of relationship, rather than of merit or of legal claim.
From nepotism Alexander V. was safe; for he was without kindred or relatives. But there was another perhaps more fatal nepotism, which turned the tide of popularity against him - the nepotism of his order.
Favouritism
Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
Nepotism
Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
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